MODERN DAY MARINE MILITARY EXPOSITION 2026

Address: Walter E. Washington Convention Center 900 9th Street N.W. Washington D.C., 20001 USA
Participation Fee:
Starting Date: 28 Apr 2026, 10:00
End Date: 30 Apr 2026, 17:00

Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition exclusively targeted to Marines and the Corps.

The show floor hosts more than 350 exhibitors displaying the latest warfighting innovations and technology, presentations from influential Marines and DoD personnel, the OBJ1 Wargaming Convention, and more.

Modern Day Marine (MDM) is open to Department of Defense active duty and reserve service members and their families, members of the Marine Corps League and/or Marine Corps Association (the MDM Co-Host organizations), Defense Industry affiliated personnel, law enforcement, industry/consultant representatives, and invited international guests. Suppliers, manufacturers, consultants and other non-exhibiting entities may also attend the expo for a $300 registration fee. Attendees must have an “identifiable relationship with the United States Marine Corps.” MDM is not open to the general public. Registration is required for all categories of attendees, and all registrants must provide proof of identity with a government issued photographic ID for badge pick up on show site at the registration desk. Children under the age of 16, except Young Marines and JROTC members, are not allowed at Modern Day Marine. Infants are permitted, but strollers are not allowed in the Expo Hall.